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    Ribs and wood preference...

    I used apple, cherry and pecan. I wanted to use oak, but, grabbed the pecan by mistake. I liked it. Sweet and nutty surprise that went over well.
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    First ribs

    This was the first time I made ribs in my Masterbuilt 30. It isn't wide enough to keep the ribs whole, so, I cut the slabs in half. I did the 3-2-1 method. We like our ribs to almost fall off of the bone here and the 3-2-1 did not disappoint! I did use the foiling juice recipe chefjimmyj had...
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    Crystal like substance on vacuum packed cheese.

    You are welcome, darwin101! I actually felt a little giddy that I could actually answer something here... instead of my usual o_O when someone posts a question. LOL
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    Making Homemade Vanilla Extract

    I only use pure Mexican Vanilla. I am too lazy to make my own though...no patience to wait to use it either. :(
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    Crystal like substance on vacuum packed cheese.

    I found the same thing on a block of cheese before. Due to a severe mold allergy (have to toss anything with even the tiniest spot of mold on it) I looked it up and found that it wasn't mold. It is something called Calcium Lactate Crystals. Completely harmless. The crystals form on perfectly...
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    A Fishy Read

    I thought this was kinda helpful and hope maybe it will help some others, also. It covers which fish are considered fatty and lean, has flavor profiles, gives cooking suggestions and some even have substitutions. Though it doesn't cover ALL the types of fish in the world, it does cover those...
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    Newbie Northeast of the `Burgh

    Hi! Newbie from a dinky little town Northeast of Pittsburgh, PA here. First, allow me to thank everyone for sharing their recipes, techniques and experiences. It has made the process of beginning to smoke a truly painless and less frightening endeavor! And to say what a pleasure it is to be...
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